Julia Forbes

Location

North Carolina

School

Queens University of Charlotte

Expertise

North Carolina Local Restaurants, Mixology, Baking

As an avid food enthusiast, Julia loves to play around with various kitchen gadgets, from the latest and greatest KitchenAid stand mixers to sous vide immersion machines.
She has appeared on several cooking and TV programs, including WBTV Carolina, Fox 46 Charlotte, WCCB Charlotte's CW Food Truck Rumble, and Cooking Channel's "Man v Food."
Julia is always on the lookout for hidden gems, and powerhouse spots alike –– lately you'll find her at North Carolina's beloved James Beard nominated spots like Raleigh's St. Roch Fine Oysters and Durham's Saltbox Seafood Joint.

Experience

Whether it's a spunky social media post or an engaging article, Julia has worked with big and small businesses alike to produce colorful, attention-grabbing content. She has contributed to publications such as The Charlotte Observer, Offline INC, and Raleigh Magazine. Julia has also produced content for national food, beverage, and travel brands such as Dunkin' Donuts, Sheetz, Le Creuset, Bojangles, Clean Juice, Genuine Fred, and Amtrak. In her spare time, you can find her traveling throughout North Carolina to research the best spots to visit.

Education

Julia has a degree in Communication with a minor in Digital Media Studies from Queens University of Charlotte.

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Daily Meal’s content comes from an authoritative editorial staff that is dedicated to current and comprehensive coverage. With an aim to provide only informative and engaging content, our writers, editors, and experts take care to craft clear and concise copy on all things food-related, from news in the food service industry to in-depth explainers about what’s found in readers’ refrigerators, original recipes from experienced chefs, and more.

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Stories By Julia Forbes

Fast Food

Fast Food By Julia Forbes

The 8 Best Fast-Food Chains From North Carolina

America has a long history of delicious fast food, and some of the most recognizable chains have origins in North Carolina. Here are the best ones.
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Publix

Publix By Julia Forbes

12 Things You Might Not Have Known About Publix

If you've shopped at Publix then you know it's an experience like no other, from friendly service to the wide variety of options. But did you know these facts?
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Fast Food

Fast Food By Julia Forbes

Every Cook Out Milkshake Flavor Ranked

Cook Out offers more than 40 flavors of milkshakes ranging from chocolate to watermelon, and with numerous add-ins available. And we've ranked them all for you.
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Dunkin’

Dunkin’ By Julia Forbes

30 Discontinued Dunkin' Items We Wish They'd Bring Back

Dunkin's had countless unique menu items come and go over the years, often breaking fans' hearts when they're discontinued. Let's take a walk down memory lane.
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Shopping

Shopping By Julia Forbes

Every Little Debbie Snack, Ranked Worst To Best

Little Debbie products have been providing smiles since 1933, and with so many products it's hard to choose. Here's a complete ranking of what to purchase next.
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Tips

Tips By Julia Forbes

12 Ways To Upgrade Your Frozen Pizza

Frozen pizzas are perfect for a quick and easy dinner, but they can also be boring. Try out these clever ways to make your next frozen pizza something amazing.
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